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[Book Your Evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/kytocel#book) ![KytoCel gelling fibre dressing for wound care](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20gelling%20fibre%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=KytoCel%20gelling%20fibre%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png) ![KytoCel Ribbon dressing for wound care](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20Ribbon%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=KytoCel%20Ribbon%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png) ![Kytocel Wound Dressings](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Wound%20Dressings.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Kytocel%20Wound%20Dressings.png) ![KytoCel dressing for wound care](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=KytoCel%20dressing%20for%20wound%20care.png) **ADVANCED WOUND CARE**   ## Kytocel™ Dressings Powered by acylated chitosan, KytoCel is the gelling fibre dressing that takes command of moderately to heavily exuding wounds——gelling fast for confident exudate management. \*As demonstrated in clinical studies. [View clinical papers](https://creedhealth.co.uk/kytocel#clinical) ![KytoCel Wound Dressings](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/23-1.png) ### Easy & Comfortable Gel forms on contact with wound exudate, preventing sticking and allowing easy, pain-free removal... ![KytoCel Wound Care Dressings](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/22-1.png) ### Binds & Protects Pathogens are bound, reducing bioburden and contamination risk at dressing change... ![KytoCel Wound Dressings for Tissue Viability Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/24-1.png) ### Natures Gift KytoCel’s natural, biodegradable chitosan fibres enable optimal wound exudate management... ## Try for yourself Fill in the form and book an evaluation for your team [Book an evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/kytocel#book) Ordering Information Product Features | Product | Size | Code | Units | PIP | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kytocel | 5cmx 5cm | 3050 | 10 | 386-5482 | | Kytocel | 10cmx 10cm | 3051 | 10 | 386-5490 | | Kytocel | 15cmx 15cm | 3052 | 10 | 386-5508 | | Kytocel Ribbon | 2.5cmx 45cm | 3056 | 10 | 386-5540 | **KytoCel** is a soft, sterile, absorbent gelling fibre dressingharnesses the natural properties of chitosan to uniquely manage moderately to heavily exuding wounds. **AREAS FOR USE** - Leg ulcers - Pressure ulcers - Diabetic foot ulcers - Surgical wounds - Traumatic wounds - Burn wounds - Donor sites - Abrasions - Lacerations - Post-operative wounds **BENEFITS** **Promotes Patient Comfort** On contact with wound exudate, KytoCel forms a gel which prevents the dressing adhering to the wound and can be removed in one-piece, making removal easy and pain-free. **Locks Away Pathogens** KytoCel binds and locks away commonly encountered wound pathogens, reducing wound bioburden and the risk of cross-contamination at dressing change. **Natural Composition** KytoCel is composed of natural, biodegradable, acylated chitosan fibres that enable optimal wound exudate management. Indications & Contra-Indications **Indications** KytoCel is indicated for the management of moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds, and, due to its haemostatic properties may be used to control bleeding in superficial wounds. Under medical supervision KytoCel may be used for the management of the following wounds: - Pressure sores (Stage ll-lV) - Venous ulcers - Diabetic ulcers - Leg ulcers - Donor sites and Graft sites - Surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative wounds left to heal by secondary intent) - Skin abrasions and lacerations - Superficial and partial thickness burns - Trauma wounds **Contra-Indications** KytoCel is not indicated for use for surgical implantation, third degree burns or to control heavy bleeding. KytoCel should not be used on patients, who are sensitive to, or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its component chitin (chitosan). KytoCel is not intended for use as a surgical sponge. **[Download IFU](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/Kytocel_IFU_V1_201912.pdf?hsLang=en-gb)** **HOW IT WORKS**     ## Easy & Comfortable On contact with wound exudate, KytoCel™ forms a gel which prevents the dressing adhering to the wound and can be removed in one-piece, making removal easy and pain-free... ![KytoCel Wound Dressings for NHS Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20Wound%20Dressings%20for%20NHS%20Nurses.png) ![KytoCel Wound Dressings for Tissue Viability Teams](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20Wound%20Dressings%20for%20Tissue%20Viability%20Teams.png) **HOW IT WORKS**     ## Bind and Protect, Naturally KytoCel™ binds common wound pathogens, helping to reduce bioburden and minimize the risk of cross-contamination during dressing changes... **HOW IT WORKS**     ## Purely Gentle, Naturally Strong KytoCel’s natural, biodegradable chitosan fibres provide superior wound absorption and support the body’s healing process. [Book an evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/kytocel#book) ![KytoCel Wound Dressings for TVNs](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/KytoCel%20Wound%20Dressings%20for%20TVNs.png) ![Kytocel in scientific publications](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20in%20scientific%20publications.png) **CLINICAL PAPERS**   ## Kytocel™ dressings in scientific publications Recent case studies demonstrate that chitosan gelling fibre dressings can accelerate healing, control infection, and improve outcomes in challenging wounds, including deep bone infections, chronic pressure ulcers, and recalcitrant ulcers in high-risk patients. Tap to view the PDF below... #### [![Kytocel Wound Care Dressing](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Wound%20Care%20Dressing.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20Wound%20Care%20Dressing.png) Kytocel Improves Complex Leg Ulcers Significant reductions in odour, exudate and ulcer size, with improved comfort and skin condition by week 10.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/7-A-Prospective-Case-Study-Using-An-Innovatative-Antibacterial-Gelling-Fibre-Dressing-Wounds-UK-Robert-Oldfield-561L-10.14-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Kytocel WoundCare Dressing](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20WoundCare%20Dressing.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20WoundCare%20Dressing.png) Improved Healing in Severe EB Better healing, less bleeding, and atraumatic dressing changes across a range of severe EB types.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/2-Denyer-J.-Gibson-E.-KytoCel.-in-Severe-EB-Wounds-UK-2014-550L10.14-Poster-096-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Kytocel Dressing for Wound Care](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Dressing%20for%20Wound%20Care.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20Dressing%20for%20Wound%20Care.png) Significant Reduction in Wound Size Marked improvements in wound size, granulation, bioburden and malodour were observed across varied complex wound types.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/Orig-Rommel-et-al-Pilot-Study-20-Patients-KytoCel-Wounds-UK-2015-3-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Kytocel Wound Dressing](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Wound%20Dressing.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20Wound%20Dressing.png) Improved Healing in Deep Cavities Wound-size and depth reduction, less purulent discharge, and easier dressing removal in two complex cases.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/4aBennett-J.-Thompson-J.-Deep-bone-infections-following-surgery.-BJN-March-2015-Vol-24-6-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Kytocel Dressing for Woundcare](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Dressing%20for%20Woundcare.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20Dressing%20for%20Woundcare.png) Reduced Infection and Enhanced Recovery Both patients demonstrated measurable improvements in infection control and wound healing compared with prior treatments.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/4b-The-Use-Of-A-New-Chitosan-Gelling-Fibre-Primary-Dressing-Wounds-UK-Julie-Bennett-567L-10.14-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Kytocel Woundcare Dressing for Tissue Viability Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Kytocel%20Woundcare%20Dressing%20for%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png?width=299&height=90&name=Kytocel%20Woundcare%20Dressing%20for%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png) Reduced Ulcer Size, Faster Recovery Early results showed complete healing in one patient and substantial size reduction in a long-standing MRSA ulcer.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/5-Haycock-G.-Frantos-F.-KytoCel.Cat-4-PU-Wounds-UK-2014-549L-10-No-12-1.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) ## 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